Downloads General Information Operating Manuals Drivers Firmware. Check out the latest firmware and software updates from PENTAX to enhance the performance of your digital camera. Firmware Update Software for K100D Downloads: Firmware Update. Thank you for using a PENTAX K100D digital camera. PENTAX wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.02 for K100D. Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras.

There's a firmware update available for the K100D/K110D and, I think, some of the.ist cameras. You can get to the page for the K100D. Please check carefully to make sure your camera is one of those covered; you might want to click the 'Return to firmware page' link on the left (or ) and use the menus there to select the update for your camera model.Here's what the Read Me says:VERSION HISTORYVersion 1.02:. Improved support for SDHC memory cards.Version 1.01:.

Support for SDHC memory cards. Focal length input into the Shake Reduction menu can now be displayed accurately in Pentax Photo Browser 3.But I have heard that there may be other silent improvements that make it worthwhile for everybody to upgrade. I am not personally recommending it as I am not an expert. I'm simply passing on the news that it's available. I did upgrade my own K100D.WP. Thanks for the Info WP I had been looking at the Pentax USA site and say this too, but I haven't got my k100 yet and downloaded the firmware upgrade in expectation.

It will be very useful for the SR firmware and also since I plan to use 4 gig cards it will be necessary. I have been using 2 gig in my DL ever since the week after our Gettysburg shoot.

I like the idea of not running out of storage or having to save space for later shots. I would rather not have to plan on what to shoot.

Gettysburg I filled 4 one gig cards and wish I had about 4 more gig.Good Shooting.Cheers: David.

Hi all,Eaglem advised me to repost this query here, so here goes:-I'm a rank amateur/beginner when it comes to cameras and photography, so it came as a bit of a surprise to me to find out that my Pentax K100D wouldn't accept the 4GB SDHC memory card I'd just bought.After scanning the net, I soon discovered that I had to update the firmware. Mine is version 1.00 and it appears I need to download version 1.02 onto the camera. I've downloaded it onto my PC, so I'm ready for the next step.That brings me to a few questions:. Is it advisable to do this on a K100D or should I just rather stick with 2GB SD cards?. I've re-charged my batteries as was advised on the Pentax download site, but can any other critical failures occur whilst installing the firmware and if so, what are they and can they damage or make the camera unusable? Also, how does one prevent them from happening?.

Finally, is there a fool-proof step-by-step guide available to installing the firmware? I have found a few guidelines, but none that are written in an idiot-proof manner.Hopefully one of you guys can point me in the right direction, because I'd hate to mess this up.Cheers and thanks,Vic. Here is a copy of the directions I followed when updating my K100DUpdating Procedure1. Provide a formated SD memory card for the update software (with at least 8MBof available memory space).The downloaded file is self-extracting.The following files are extracted.readme.txt: this documentfwdc156b.bin: FirmwareCopy the above Firmware file fwdc156b.bin to the root directory inthe SD card.If your computer does not have a card slot, you can copy the firmwareupdate file by inserting the SD card into your camera and then connectingthe camera directly to your computer.2. If the camera power is on, turn it off.3. Insert the update SD card (prepared in step 1) into the camera.4.

Connect the AC adapter to the camera.If you are using a rechargeable battery, make sure that it is fullycharged, and if you are using batteries that are not rechargeable,make sure that they are fresh batteries.5. Turn the camera power on while pressing the MENU button.6. 'NOW LOADING' appears in the LCD monitor, and will change to the'PROGRAM UPDATE'. At the bottom of the LCD monitor,CURRENT VERSION 1.00/1.01UPDATE VERSION 1.02will be displayed.7.

Press the four-way controller to select 'YES' and press the 'OK' button.8. 'UPDATING' appears on the LCD monitor and updating starts.Please do not under any circumstances switch off the power before theupdate is completed.It will take approximately 90 seconds to complete update.9. When update is completed, the 'COMPLETE' will be displayed at the leftbottom of the LCD monitor, then turn the camera off.10. Remove the update SD card from the camera.11. To check the Firmware version in your camera, turn the camera on whilepressing the MENU button.Check that the version displayed in the LCD monitor is 1.02.The camera automatically starts up after about 5 seconds.(Caution)When updating is finished, the update SD card still contains theFirmware file.If you want to use this card to take pictures, delete the Firmware filefirst.Dan M. You already have said you know about the caution to use fully charged batteries.

Good.Two more newbie mistakes to avoid:1. You must extract the.bin file from the downloaded.exe file. Do not put the.exe file on the memory card. It is the.bin card that is the firmware. The.exe is a self-extracting zip file.2. Put the.bin file in the ROOT directory of the memory card. Do NOT put it in the DCIM folder or any other folder on the memory card.

When performing the upgrade the camera only looks in the root of the card.Good luck and good shooting. You already have said you know about the caution to use fully charged batteries. Good.Two more newbie mistakes to avoid:1. You must extract the.bin file from the downloaded.exe file.

Do not put the.exe file on the memory card. It is the.bin card that is the firmware. Black angus rotisserie manual woodworkers. The.exe is a self-extracting zip file.2. Put the.bin file in the ROOT directory of the memory card.

Do NOT put it in the DCIM folder or any other folder on the memory card. When performing the upgrade the camera only looks in the root of the card.Good luck and good shooting.Hi Paul,Thanks for taking the trouble to reply.

You sent sounds incredibly important and I shudder to think what might have happened if I hadn't scouted around a bit first.I'm very pleased to have 'stumbled' onto this forum and I must really compliment you guys on your amazing response times and the invaluable information that you've provided me with.So thanks again Paul.your advice is very much appreciated.Vic. You guys took the trouble to help me out, so I owe it to you all to let you know how it panned out.I followed all of your instructions to the letter and it worked like a dream. I must say I got a bit nervous when phase 2/2 slowed down and almost stopped for a while, but when I finally saw 'COMPLETE' appear in the bottom left hand corner, I knew I was home and dry.So a final thanks to all of you for your amazing help.I couldn't have done without it.CheersVicThanks for letting us know. Too often, people come here, ask a question, get a bunch of replies and go away.

We never find out if our help solved their problem or not.BTW, had you made the mistakes I warned you about, nothing dire would have happened. The update simply wouldn't have worked and you'd be scratching your head trying to figure out why. I mentioned them, because others have made them before you came along.The real danger is if you do things right, and the camera actually starts replacing its firmware and the battery dies or you foolishly turn the camera off. If the update is begun, but not completed, you have a very expensive paperweight. If the update has not begun, that can't happen.Now, I just wonder if Pentax will release a firmware update so my K10D can use SDXC cards, although, since the K10D doesn't do video, I have no idea what I would do with a 64GB card.

Even with RAW + JPEG, that would let me store over 4,000 images. Thanks for letting us know. Too often, people come here, ask a question, get a bunch of replies and go away. We never find out if our help solved their problem or not.BTW, had you made the mistakes I warned you about, nothing dire would have happened. The update simply wouldn't have worked and you'd be scratching your head trying to figure out why.

I mentioned them, because others have made them before you came along.The real danger is if you do things right, and the camera actually starts replacing its firmware and the battery dies or you foolishly turn the camera off. If the update is begun, but not completed, you have a very expensive paperweight. Varian star chromatography workstation manually. If the update has not begun, that can't happen.Now, I just wonder if Pentax will release a firmware update so my K10D can use SDXC cards, although, since the K10D doesn't do video, I have no idea what I would do with a 64GB card.

Even with RAW + JPEG, that would let me store over 4,000 images. I was thrilled with the result, so giving you a bit of feedback was the very least I could do.Had a good chuckle about your 'expensive paperweight' comment, but I'm pleased to say I've put it through its paces using SDHC cards and the camera's as good as gold.I'll be 'tuning' into this forum on a regular basis from now on, so I might catch you again on one of the other threads. I've got a lot to learn and this looks like the ideal place to me.Cheers and take careVic.

I am new to this forum. Your discussion of the firmware update for the K100D was very helpful and your recommendations worked first time. There was no re-numbering problem. However, when I put an 8 gb card into the camera, it told me I have space for 999 pictures. A 2 gb card gives me 660 +/- pictures, so I suspect I could get 2500 or so on the 8 gb card. Has anyone encountered a workaround for this?

I assume my screen only has the 3 numbers, so cant go above 1000. I suppose I could change the quality to RAW and back calculate (about 3 JPEGs = 1 RAW), but that seems like a lot of math.